The cancer risks you breathe, chew and drink

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India faces significant cancer risks from tobacco, alcohol, and air pollution contributing to the disease prevalence.

Smokeless tobacco products, such as gutkha and khaini, greatly increase oral cancer cases across the country.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:45:30 UTC.

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